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Australian Army soldiers participate in the Army Football Championships 2025 at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane.<\/p>\nGallipoli Barracks at Enoggera hosted one of its most spirited sporting events last month, as soldiers from across the country converged for the annual Army Football Championships \u2014 and for the first time in the event\u2019s history, every regular Army formation was represented.<\/p>\n
Sixteen teams took to the field throughout the week-long tournament, drawing players from 1st (Australian) Division, 2nd (Australian) Division, Forces Command, Aviation Command and more. By the end of the competition, 7th Brigade emerged as the champion formation, capping off a week of tight games, fierce rivalry and strong camaraderie.<\/p>\n
In the men\u2019s division, HQ 1st (Australian) Division secured victory over 3rd Brigade in a highly contested final. The women\u2019s competition was equally hard-fought, with a combined 3rd and 16th Brigade side edging out 7th Brigade in a close and thrilling finish.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s championships also welcomed an international guest: a team from the Timor-Leste Defence Force (F-FDTL). While they narrowly missed winning the invitational trophy on goal difference, their participation lifted the standard of play and strengthened the bonds between the two nations.<\/p>\n
Major Ian Rainbow, Director of Regional Football, said the 2025 championships marked an important milestone for the sport.<\/p>\n
Australian Army soldiers participate in the Army Football Championships 2025 at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe biggest highlight was having every formation in the Regular Army involved for the first time, including 10th Brigade,\u201d Major Rainbow said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also had a 2nd Division side representing the Army Reserve, and a Forces Command team representing training establishments in Victoria. It really shows how strong Army Football has become across every level.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said competition across all pools was exceptionally close, with last-minute goals determining who progressed to the finals.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe women\u2019s final was a thriller \u2014 the combined ladies\u2019 team kept 7th Brigade on their toes right until the end,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe international team raises the bar every time. Several of their players had competed in high-level comps in East Timor just weeks earlier.\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite the intensity on the field, he said the spirit of the championships was unmistakable.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is fierce competition between formations, but there was also plenty of laughter, banter and friendships rekindled.\u201d<\/p>\n
Private Brieanna Watt from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, said the tournament created some of her proudest moments in uniform.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe highlight was seeing how hard everyone worked all week, especially those who had never played before,\u201d Private Watt said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen that final whistle blows and your team has won, it\u2019s pure joy. The morale this game brings to everyone is unmatched.\u201d<\/p>\n
With record participation, nail-biting matches and renewed friendships, this year\u2019s Army Football Championships showcased not just skill, but the strong sense of unity that continues to define Gallipoli Barracks and the wider Army community.<\/p>\n
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